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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 27, 2013 2:26:52 GMT -5
Looks like Scoot!'s site hasn't been added to since Dec. So maybe not anymore. Meanwhile, checked out scooterscoop. Is it weird that the 6'4" guy rides the (almost) same scoot as the 5'5" gal? And we both (pretty much) fit on it?  >'Kat I'm 6'5 and much bigger than him and I think my scoot is a bit shorter. To me, it's no longer an issue of fit; if it feels good, it works. I feel comfortable on mine, once the AirHawk 2 cushion is in place (a luxury for some; a must-have for me). So whether or not I have the outward appearance of being a Shriner who forget the parade date is no longer a motivator for me... it just has to feel good, as my TaoTao has since the first test-ride at the dealer.  |
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 24, 2013 15:17:01 GMT -5
I normally run 10w40, but dropped to 10w30 recently to try to help w/cold weather running and it does seem to do better with consistency in rpms at idle and acceleration w/o hesitations. I'll go back to 10w40 in late spring.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 24, 2013 2:17:49 GMT -5
I use my verizon android phone and an app called FoxFi. One-time charge of 4.99 or so.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 22, 2013 21:28:27 GMT -5
Do you know my ex-wife? Just give her a call. She'll break your nuts into 16 pieces for free.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 21, 2013 20:49:04 GMT -5
That's one reason I favor the small, cheapo cams; you can insert them inside your helmet to capture your speaking (w/o a seperate mic), protect them from weather, to look where you look, and to keep them from shaking like they would if attached to your bike.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 21, 2013 20:46:21 GMT -5
Yep depends on the ride, the destination, and the season.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 21, 2013 3:42:11 GMT -5
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Virginia
by: wutzthedeal - Mar 21, 2013 0:35:35 GMT -5
Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 21, 2013 0:35:35 GMT -5
Southeastern VA, somewhere in the Northern Neck (like to maintain a little privacy).
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 21, 2013 0:10:36 GMT -5
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 20, 2013 19:09:07 GMT -5
We called them blousing straps in the USAF.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 20, 2013 19:06:59 GMT -5
Why use my link? Well I said in the original post. But naturally if you have signed up for your own affiliate program, it wouldn't make sense. Obviously, this was targetted to those who shop through Amazon and just don't care if they go through a certain link. Also, shopping through my link will not affect your Prime membership; all that stays the same. imnts2 there is no way I'll get millions of anything! I've written four novels and have barely sold a thousand of those. It's just a way to earn a few pennies here and there for my friends that are going to shop there anyway.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 20, 2013 17:59:16 GMT -5
Thanks JR: I made the goscoot site and I appreciate the referral.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 20, 2013 5:37:54 GMT -5
and what did you paint the front of the scoot with--the black part?
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 20, 2013 5:36:15 GMT -5
Under Armor gear is too expensive but it does work. Having on an under armor shirt, for example, the tight spandex-like ones, is actually cooler than having no shirt; the wicking process makes it work just like a radiator, so the cooling is immediately noticeable on super hot days. So anything like that that includes protection would be good for hot weather. My buddy went down on his Goldwing last summer, was only going like 15mph and really dented in his steel-toe boot (one) so I can imagine what that would have done to him w/o steel toes. I know what I need to get but can't afford it all. I"m window shoppin.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Mar 20, 2013 2:28:21 GMT -5
Ain't that the way it works? Try and save a couple of bucks and end up paying for it twice. After a few bad experiences I now buy the best quality stuff I can Lay my hands on, and don't have to worry about it again.  That's the absolute truth. It took me quite a while to learn--probably didn't really "get it," until I was 35 y/o or so--that buying the quality part/tool pays for itself two-fold (at least). While I would have applied that to my scoot and probably bought a Japanese bike, finances can limit quality. But when it comes to tools and parts, I try to get only the best because you come to a point in your life where you start to really see time as money--time spent walking, pushing your scoot... time re-repairing something because you skimped on the tool to fix it or the parts... headaches of returning items for refunds or warranty repairs... the list is endless. If I could give only one piece of practical living advice regarding shopping, I'd say always try to buy a quality, proven product, not just because it will be stable/last longer but because you save your time/trouble AND the thing a lot of people forget; you get peace of mind knowing that your part/tool//whatever is not likely to fail (you lose that peace of mind when you go for the discount off-brand). PS Sorry about the trouble, Mills. Another lesson learned (the hard way). |
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